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A Plot against Jeremiah

18 Then the people said, “Come on, let’s plot a way to stop Jeremiah. We have plenty of priests and wise men and prophets. We don’t need him to teach the word and give us advice and prophecies. Let’s spread rumors about him and ignore what he says.”

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Jeremiah Reacts to the Plot against Him

18 Then they said, “Come, let’s make up a plot against Jeremiah. After all, the priest’s instruction, the wise man’s counsel, and the prophet’s message won’t be destroyed.[a] So let’s verbally attack him. Pay no attention to anything he says!”

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 18:18 Lit. perish